{"id":286957,"date":"2023-04-18T06:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T06:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=286957"},"modified":"2023-04-18T06:58:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T06:58:28","slug":"young-star-axed-in-ruthless-roosters-shake-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=286957","title":{"rendered":"Young star axed in ruthless Roosters shake-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roosters<\/a> coach Trent Robinson<\/a> has brutally swung the axe on young halfback Sam Walker<\/a> ahead of Anzac Day.<\/p>\n

\ufeffWalker, 20, has been axed as Luke Keary's halves partner following consecutive losses to the Storm and Sharks.<\/p>\n

Robinson has named Joey Manu at five-eighth and pushed Keary to the No.7 jumper in a bombshell shake-up ahead of Tuesday's traditional blockbuster against St George Illawarra.<\/p>\n

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Walker played every game for the Tricolours last year\ufeff, and has played every round this season to date.<\/p>\n

In a positive piece of news in Bondi, Angus Crichton has been named to play his first game for the year in the top grade, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder<\/a>.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"Sam<\/p>\n

*All times in AEST<\/p>\n

\ufeffTHURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium, 7.50pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rabbitohs<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Latrell Mitchell 2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston 3.<\/strong> Isaiah Tass 4.<\/strong> Campbell Graham 5.<\/strong> Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson 6.<\/strong> Cody Walker 7.<\/strong> Lachlan Ilias 8.<\/strong> Jai Arrow 9.<\/strong> Damien Cook 10.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess 11.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam 12.<\/strong> Jacob Host 13.<\/strong> Cameron Murray 14.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright 15.<\/strong> Daniel Suluka-Fifita 16.<\/strong> Hame Sele 17.<\/strong> Davvy Moale 18.<\/strong> Taane Milne 19.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe 20.<\/strong> Josiah Karapani 21.<\/strong> Ben Lovett 22.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan<\/p>\n

Panthers<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Dylan Edwards 2.<\/strong> Sunia Turuva 3.<\/strong> Izack Tago 4.<\/strong> Stephen Crichton 5.<\/strong> Brian To'o 6.<\/strong> Jarome Luai 7.<\/strong> Nathan Cleary 8.<\/strong> Moses Leota 9.<\/strong> Mitch Kenny 10.<\/strong> Matt Eisenhuth 11.<\/strong> Scott Sorensen 12.<\/strong> Zac Hosking 13.<\/strong> Isaah Yeo 14.<\/strong> Soni Luke 15.<\/strong> Lindsay Smith 16.<\/strong> Spencer Leniu 17.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon 18.<\/strong> Luke Garner 19.<\/strong> Eddie Blacker 20.<\/strong> Liam Henry 21.<\/strong> Jack Cogger 22.<\/strong> Tyrone Peachey<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Gerard Sutton<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Bunnies lose gun backrower Keaon Koloamatangi to injury, bringing Michael Chee Kam into the starting pack. Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson returns from his own injury to reclaim his spot on the wing, pushing Taane Milne out of the team. Penrith welcomes back experienced forward Scott Sorensen, but Liam Martin is out with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos at TIO Stadium (Darwin), 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eels<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Clinton Gutherson 2.<\/strong> Maika Sivo 3.<\/strong> Viliami Penisini 4.<\/strong> Sean Russell 5.<\/strong> Haze Dunster 6.<\/strong> Dylan Brown 7.<\/strong> Mitchell Moses 8.<\/strong> Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9.<\/strong> Josh Hodgson 10.<\/strong> Junior Paulo 11.<\/strong> Shaun Lane 12.<\/strong> Bryce Cartwright 13.<\/strong> Ryan Matterson 14.<\/strong> J'maine Hopgood 15.<\/strong> Brendan Hands 16.<\/strong> Wiremu Greig 17.<\/strong> Matt Doorey 18.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur 19.<\/strong> Jack Murchie 20.<\/strong> Makahesi Makatoa 21.<\/strong> Bailey Simonsson 22.<\/strong> Daejarn Asi<\/p>\n

Broncos<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Reece Walsh 2.<\/strong> Corey Oates 3.<\/strong> Kotoni Staggs 4.<\/strong> Herbie Farnworth 5.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo 6.<\/strong> Ezra Mam 7.<\/strong> Adam Reynolds 8.<\/strong> Thomas Flegler 9.<\/strong> Billy Walters 10.<\/strong> Payne Haas 11.<\/strong> Kurt Capewell 12.<\/strong> Jordan Riki 13.<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan 14.<\/strong> Cory Paix 15.<\/strong> Corey Jensen 16.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington 17.<\/strong> Martin Taupau 18.<\/strong> Jesse Arthars 19.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia 20.<\/strong> Jock Madden 21.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura 22.<\/strong> Deine Mariner<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Ashley Klein<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Eels welcome back Josh Hodgson from illness, who replaces Brendan Hands at hooker. Bailey Simonsson is back from suspension but has been snubbed by Parramatta, opting instead to keep Haze Dunster and Sean Russell on the flank. The Broncos welcome back Tom Flegler and Corey Oates from injury, pushing Corey Jensen to the bench and Jesse Arthars out of the team.<\/p>\n

\"Annelsey<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks at Accor Stadium, 5.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bulldogs<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Hayze Perham 2.<\/strong> Declan Casey 3.<\/strong> Jake Averillo 4.<\/strong> Paul Alamoti 5.<\/strong> Braidon Burns 6.<\/strong> Kyle Flanagan 7.<\/strong> Matt Burton 8.<\/strong> Max King 9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney 10.<\/strong> Tevita Pangai Junior 11.<\/strong> Corey Waddell 12.<\/strong> Jacob Preston 13.<\/strong> Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14.<\/strong> Josh Reynolds 15.<\/strong> Jayden Okunbor 16.<\/strong> Andrew Davey 17.<\/strong> Ryan Sutton 19.<\/strong> Karl Oloapu 20.<\/strong> Jackson Topine 21.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes 22.<\/strong> Jeral Skelton 23.<\/strong> Reece Hoffman<\/p>\n

Sharks<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> William Kennedy 2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa 3.<\/strong> Jesse Ramien 4.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai 5.<\/strong> Ronaldo Mulitalo 6.<\/strong> Matt Moylan 7.<\/strong> Nicho Hynes 8.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi 9.<\/strong> Blayke Brailey 10.<\/strong> Braden Hamlin-Uele 11.<\/strong> Briton Nikora 12.<\/strong> Teig Wilton 13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes 14.<\/strong> Wade Graham 15.<\/strong> Jack Williams 16.<\/strong> Royce Hunt 17.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton 18.<\/strong> Braydon Trindall 19.<\/strong> Connor Tracey 20.<\/strong> Tuku Hau Tapuha 21.<\/strong> Mawene Hiroti 22.<\/strong> Jayden Berrell<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Chris Sutton<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Bulldogs have again been hit by injury, with Jacob Kiraz out and Declan Casey named on a wing. They have also named Braidon Burns, Jake Averillo, and Andrew Davey despite all three being injured last week. The Sharks have the luxury of naming the same team that beat the Roosters in round seven.<\/p>\n

North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 7.35pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cowboys<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Scott Drinkwater 2.<\/strong> Kyle Feldt 3.<\/strong> Valentine Holmes 4.<\/strong> Peta Hiku 5.<\/strong> Murray Taulagi 6.<\/strong> Tom Dearden 7.<\/strong> Chad Townsend 8.<\/strong> Jordan McLean 9.<\/strong> Reece Robson 10.<\/strong> Coen Hess 11.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski 12.<\/strong> Jeremiah Nanai 13.<\/strong> Reuben Cotter 14.<\/strong> Tomas Chester 15.<\/strong> Jake Granville 16.<\/strong> Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17.<\/strong> Mitchell Dunn 18.<\/strong> Riley Price 19.<\/strong> Ben Hampton 20.<\/strong> Brendan Elliot 21.<\/strong> Taniela Sadrugu 22.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki<\/p>\n

Knights<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Lachlan Miller 2.<\/strong> Dominic Young 3.<\/strong> Dane Gagai 4.<\/strong> Bradman Best 5.<\/strong> Greg Marzhew 6.<\/strong> Kalyn Ponga 7.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings 8.<\/strong> Daniel Saifiti 9.<\/strong> Phoenix Crossland 10.<\/strong> Leo Thompson 11.<\/strong> Tyson Frizell 12.<\/strong> Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13.<\/strong> Kurt Mann 14.<\/strong> Tyson Gamble 15.<\/strong> Jacob Saifiti 16.<\/strong> Mathew Croker 17.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington 18.<\/strong> Simi Sasagi 19.<\/strong> Hymel Hunt 20.<\/strong> Jack Johns 21.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas 22.<\/strong> Adam Clune<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Ben Cummins<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe embattled Cowboys have lost Jason Taumalolo to a knee injury, and Reuben Cotter comes in to start at lock in his absence. The return of prop Jordan McLean allows Jake Granville to go back to the bench. For the Knights, co-captain Kalyn Ponga returns from concussion issues to line up in the halves, which pushes Tyson Gamble to the bench.<\/p>\n

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\"Top<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolphins<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2.<\/strong> Jamayne Isaako 3.<\/strong> Euan Aitken 4.<\/strong> Brenko Lee 5.<\/strong> Robert Jennings 6.<\/strong> Kodi Nikorima 7.<\/strong> Isaiya Katoa 8.<\/strong> Jesse Bromwich 9.<\/strong> Jeremy Marshall-King 10.<\/strong> Herman Ese'ese 11.<\/strong> Felise Kaufusi 12.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu 13.<\/strong> Tom Gilbert 14.<\/strong> Jarrod Wallace 15.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls 16.<\/strong> Ray Stone 17.<\/strong> Kurt Donoghoe 18.<\/strong> JJ Collins 19.<\/strong> Poasa Faamausili 20.<\/strong> Edrick Lee 21.<\/strong> Mason Teague 22.<\/strong> Valynce Te Whare<\/p>\n

Titans<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Jayden Campbell 2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly 4.<\/strong> Phillip Sami 5.<\/strong> Jojo Fifita 6.<\/strong> Kieran Foran 7.<\/strong> Tanah Boyd 8.<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika 9.<\/strong> Chris Randall 10.<\/strong> Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11.<\/strong> David Fifita 12.<\/strong> Joe Stimson 13.<\/strong> Isaac Liu 14.<\/strong> Kruise Leeming 15.<\/strong> Erin Clark 16.<\/strong> Thomas Mikaele 17.<\/strong> Klese Haas 18.<\/strong> Jo Vuna 19.<\/strong> Keano Kini 20.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver 21.<\/strong> AJ Brimson 22.<\/strong> Sam McIntyre<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Chris Butler<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Dolphins welcome back representative forward Felise Kaufusi from a four-game suspension, and he replaces Kenny Bromwich who is banned for dangerous contact in round seven. Jarrod Wallace also returns from concussion. The Titans have named new recruit Thomas Mikaele and also Kleese Haas to play their first games for the year. AJ Brimson is named in the reserves and remains an outside chance of returning from injury.<\/p>\n

Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 4.05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tigers<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula 2.<\/strong> Charlie Staines 3.<\/strong> Starford To'a 4.<\/strong> Asu Kepaoa 5.<\/strong> Junior Tupou 6.<\/strong> Brandon Wakeham 7.<\/strong> Luke Brooks 8.<\/strong> Stefano Utoikamanu 9.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau 10.<\/strong> David Klemmer 11.<\/strong> Isaiah Papali'i 12.<\/strong> John Bateman 13.<\/strong> Fonua Pole 14.<\/strong> Daine Laurie 15.<\/strong> Joe Ofahengaue 16.<\/strong> Alex Twal 17.<\/strong> Tommy Talau 18.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth 19.<\/strong> Shawn Blore 20.<\/strong> Justin Matamua 21.<\/strong> David Nofoaluma 22.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin<\/p>\n

Sea Eagles<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Tom Trbojevic 2.<\/strong> Jason Saab 3.<\/strong> Brad Parker 4.<\/strong> Morgan Harper 5.<\/strong> Reuben Garrick 6.<\/strong> Josh Schuster 7.<\/strong> Daly Cherry-Evans 8.<\/strong> Taniela Paseka 9.<\/strong> Lachlan Croker 10.<\/strong> Jake Trbojevic 11.<\/strong> Haumole Olakau'atu 12.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor 13.<\/strong> Josh Aloiai 14.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu 15.<\/strong> Sean Keppie 16.<\/strong> Aaron Woods 17.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley 18.<\/strong> Cooper Johns 19.<\/strong> Kaeo Weekes 20.<\/strong> Ben Condon 21.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong 22.<\/strong> Christian Tuipulotu<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Todd Smith<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Tigers continue to snub Daine Laurie from the fullback position, instead naming 21-year-old Kiwi Jahream Bula to make his NRL debut. Adam Doueihi is out for the season with a knee injury but coach Tim Sheens has opted for a new No.1 rather than promoting Laurie or Charlie Staines from the wing. Brent Naden is also out injured, with Asu Kepaoa named at centre. Manly has named Josh Schuster in the halves as he returns from a quad injury, pushing Cooper Johns out of the team. Reuben Garrick is also back on the wing after a concussion layoff.<\/p>\n

\"Phil<\/p>\n

TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney Roosters vs St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium, 4.05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roosters<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> James Tedesco 2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou 3.<\/strong> Joseph Suaalii 4.<\/strong> Paul Momirovski 5.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo 6.<\/strong> Joseph Manu 7.<\/strong> Luke Keary 8.<\/strong> Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9.<\/strong> Brandon Smith 10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins 11.<\/strong> Egan Butcher 12.<\/strong> Angus Crichton 13.<\/strong> Victor Radley 14.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison 15.<\/strong> Terrell May 16.<\/strong> Sitili Tupouniua 17.<\/strong> Matthew Lodge 18.<\/strong> Corey Allan 19.<\/strong> Nathan Brown 20.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte 21.<\/strong> Jake Turpin 22.<\/strong> Sam Walker<\/p>\n

Dragons<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Tyrell Sloan 2.<\/strong> Mathew Feagai 3.<\/strong> Moses Suli 4.<\/strong> Zac Lomax 5.<\/strong> Tautau Moga 6.<\/strong> Talatau Amone 7.<\/strong> Ben Hunt 8.<\/strong> Zane Musgrove 9.<\/strong> Moses Mbye 10.<\/strong> Blake Lawrie 11.<\/strong> Ben Murdoch-Masila 12.<\/strong> Jack Bird 13.<\/strong> Jack de Belin 14.<\/strong> Jacob Liddle 15.<\/strong> Michael Molo 16.<\/strong> Toby Couchman 17.<\/strong> Josh Kerr 18.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt 19.<\/strong> Max Feagai 20.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan 21.<\/strong> Billy Burns 22.<\/strong> Viliami Fifita<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Adam Gee<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffRoosters coach Trent Robinson has made major changes to his line-up. Sam Walker is dumped in favour of bringing Joey Manu into the halves, with Paul Momirovski named at centre. Angus Crichton is in for his first game since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and taking time away from the club. Sitili Tupouniua makes a long-awaited return from a serious injury. The Dragons have dropped Jaydn Su'a and brought Ben Murdoch-Masila into the starting side.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Storm vs Warriors at AAMI Park, 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Storm<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Nick Meaney 2.<\/strong> William Warbrick 3.<\/strong> Reimis Smith 4.<\/strong> Justin Olam 5.<\/strong> Xavier Coates 6.<\/strong> Cameron Munster 7.<\/strong> Jahrome Hughes 8.<\/strong> Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9.<\/strong> Harry Grant 10.<\/strong> Christian Welch 11.<\/strong> Trent Loiero 12.<\/strong> Eliesa Katoa 13.<\/strong> Josh King 14.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick 15.<\/strong> Alec MacDonald 16.<\/strong> Tom Eisenhuth 17.<\/strong> Tariq Sims 18.<\/strong> Grant Anderson 19.<\/strong> Aaron Pene 20.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart 21.<\/strong> Jonah Pezet 22.<\/strong> Jack Howarth<\/p>\n

Warriors<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2.<\/strong> Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya 4.<\/strong> Adam Pompey 5.<\/strong> Edward Kosi 6.<\/strong> Dylan Walker 7.<\/strong> Shaun Johnson 8.<\/strong> Addin Fonua-Blake 9.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick 10.<\/strong> Jazz Tevaga 11.<\/strong> Jackson Ford 12.<\/strong> Marata Niukore 13.<\/strong> Tohu Harris 14.<\/strong> Bayley Sironen 15.<\/strong> Josh Curran 16.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa 17.<\/strong> Tom Ale 18.<\/strong> Viliami Vailea 20.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki 21.<\/strong> Ronald Volkman 22.<\/strong> Demitric Sifakula 23.<\/strong> Zyon Maiu'u<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Grant Atkins<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffMelbourne has welcomed back Nick Meaney from concussion, and put Cameron Munster back in the halves after last week's upset loss to Manly<\/a>. Tui Kamikamica is out suspended and replaced by Nelson Asofa-Solomona at prop. The Warriors get Marata Niukore back from suspension, while Wayde Egan is taking another week off despite being out of concussion protocols.<\/p>\n

Bye<\/strong>: Raiders<\/p>\n

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